Mentoring

Gender Armageddon and the Broken Women's Movement

Amy Siskind | Posted 05.30.2012

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I'll own it. The reason I'm mesmerized by the girls in Girls -- the hapless, aimless, tragic victims -- is because of guilt. We've let these young women down.

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Career-Day Barbie and Stepford Wives: Don't forget they are made of plastic...

Marjorie Clifton | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Career Advice, Women's Empowerment, Stepford Wives, Mentoring, Spike the Watercooler, Mentoring Women, Female Mentors, Career Advice for Women, Climbing the Ladder, Women News

It is my hope that women mentors are showing off their wrinkles and professional battle wounds when coaching other women. Because while age and titles may separate us; we face similar battles.

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Who's on Your Personal Board of Advisors (PBA)?

Women & Co | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Women in the Workplace, Mentorship, Career Development, Mentors, Workplace, Mentoring, Mentor, Careers, Women Mentors, Mentees, Career Change, Women News

My "PBA," the people I tap for counsel, have been instrumental in helping me prepare for each step of my career. Here are my tips for selecting the right mentors and building those relationships.

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The Teacher Who Changed My Life

Lev Raphael | Posted 05.11.2012

Read More: Writing Inspiration, Mentors, Teachers, Inspiration, Teaching, Mentoring, Mentor, Education News

I had dreamed of being a writer since I was in second grade, but it wasn't until I took my first class with Kristin Lauer at Fordham University that I fell in love with writing itself.

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May, the Month of Moms & Mentors

Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 05.10.2012

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May is upon us, and with Mother's Day quickly approaching, it is the perfect time to reflect on how our mothers -- and other mentoring figures -- have helped shape our lives.

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Mentoring The Tough And Risky: A Small Cadre Of Successful Women Mentor At-Risk Youth

Paul Wisenthal | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Public Schools, Inner City, At-Risk Youth, Education, Living on the Streets, Mentoring, Teens, Jail, Home News

Jabious and Anthony Williams enrolled in an entrepreneurship program at their high school, sponsored by NFTE. In class, Patty Alper and Mena Lofland changed their lives and mentored their successes.

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My Dad Waterskied in a Leisure Suit: Why Peers Matter

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Peers, Perception, Mentoring, Business, Skills Peers, Business News

When it comes to waterskiing, I'm going to spend more time in the slow lane. But when it comes to business, I need to hang out with people who are exploding out of the water.

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Lady Gaga, Naso-Gastric Tubes, and My Commitment

Shannon Cutts | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: Wedding Diet, Recovery, Thin Ideal, Mentoring, Lady GaGa, Eating Disorders, Diet, Naso-Gastric Feeding Tube, Compassion, Reality TV, Anger, Dr. Oliver Di Pietro, Mentors, Controversy, Dieting, Shannon Cutts, Women Mentors, Bulimia, Celebrity News

I have tried so hard to keep quiet in the recent spate of news headlines targeting the use of feeding tubes for pre-wedding diets, Lady Gaga's controv...

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Professional Women Are Working for Change

Angela Perkey | Posted 04.13.2012

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Martinis, makeovers, and massages are not what come to mind when you think about giving back and community service. Yet a group of executive women have found a creative way to network and raise money for a nonprofit.

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What if Goldman Sachs Was Run by 'Fiona' Blankfein?

Amy Siskind | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: Lloyd Blankfein, Goldman Sachs, Gretchen Carlson, National Girlfriends Networking Day, Mentoring, The New Agenda, Kirsten Gillibrand, Networking, Gender Equality, Women in Politics, Women in Business, Gender Imbalance, Women News

The problem of gender imbalance is endemic and our leadership is failing us. Desperately failing us. And here's the startling fact behind the numbers: unless we take action, gender imbalance will only get worse!

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There Is Something About El Sistema

John M. Eger | Posted 06.02.2012

Read More: Public Schools, Orchestra, Parenting, Global Poverty, Dropout Epidemic, Music, Mentoring, Music Education, Arts News

El Sistema, which doesn't translate well, means simply "the system," a system for giving young, usually poor kids, a chance on living. At first glance it's about music. Getting young people to play an instrument, then joining an orchestra. It is that for sure, but so much more.

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WATCH: Who Inspires Tony Robbins?

Posted 05.30.2012

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Pro Snowboarder Travis Rice Mentors Inner City Youth

Steve Larosiliere | Posted 05.30.2012

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One Ripple Can Change The World

The Huffington Post | Rieva Lesonsky | Posted 03.30.2012

Read More: The Jamaica Summit, Branson Centre Jamaica, Mentoring, Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, HuffPost Small Business Board of Directors, Branson Centre Caribbean, Branson Centre, Small Business News

If you're lucky, you'll experience many life-changing moments -- encountering people or circumstances that enable you to gain a new perspective, to ne...

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The Jamaica Summit: 'An Outstanding Experience'

HuffingtonPost.com | Rod Kurtz | Posted 03.30.2012

Read More: Rod Kurtz, Mentoring, Branson Centre Caribbean, The Jamaica Summit, Branson Centre Jamaica, Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, HuffPost Small Business Board of Directors, Branson Centre, Small Business News

During a TV interview a few years back, I was asked why I like entrepreneurs. My response was something to the effect of, "Well, how can you not? They...

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The Mentor's Mentor

Gary M. Krebs | Posted 05.26.2012

Read More: Mentorship, Leadership, Book Publishing, Mentors, Mentoring, Supervisor, Mentees, Management, Business News

No matter the situation, I would ask myself the question: "What would Gerry do?" Just imagining the answer got me through many complex challenges. I even made a list of the top six attributes that made his leadership style so effective.

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Why Become a Teacher?

Tom Allon | Posted 05.12.2012

Read More: Education, Teachers, Education Reform, Public Education, Mentors, Teaching Profession, Education Policy, Mentoring, Teaching, Teacher Job Satisfaction, Education News

What we need, immediately, is a plan for attracting inspiring teachers with passion and real pedagogical skills.

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How to Find a Mentor in College

Her Campus | Posted 05.06.2012

Read More: Mentors, College Mentors, Mentoring, College News

It's best to be very specific about your goals when looking for a mentor. Do you want to find somebody to help you get your foot in the door in the accounting industry? Or maybe you're looking for somebody to help you with your resume and cover letters?

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Familiar or Familial Culture: We Can Do More for Latino Students

Anthony Otero | Posted 05.06.2012

Read More: College Students, Latinos, Sororities, Mentoring, Education, College Rentention, Higher Education, Retention, Fraternities, Student Organizations, College News

We need more Latinos employed in the field of Higher Education to make our Latino students feel as if they are part of a family.

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Non-Profit's Nerdy Sister: Youth Development

Steve Larosiliere | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Youth Development, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Non Profit, Steve Larosiliere, Mentoring, Education, Education News

Youth development programs teach important skills such as teamwork, communication skills, goal setting, and how to have fun. It's a much-needed outlet for many youth and places them on a road to success.

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Mentoring or Meddling - When Do You Stop Parenting?

Jim Medalia | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: Parenting Tips, Parenting Help, Meddling, Mentoring, Micromanagement, Parenting, Helicopter Parents, Parenting Advice, Parents, Parents News

It started off as casual and friendly banter but moved quickly into an exchange of fairly different opinions and principles of parenting. The ensuing conversation revealed stark differences in how parents view their responsibilities when preparing their children for college life and beyond.

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Each One, Teach One -- The Remarkable Story of Samantha Jackson

Dominic Carter | Posted 03.31.2012

Read More: Hostos Community College, Samantha Jackson, Mentors, Each One Teach One, Mentoring, Education News

Just imagine the world we could conceivably live in if every adult in America decided to mentor a young person in their community?

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Millions of Children Need Mentors

Tasha Mitchell | Posted 03.31.2012

Read More: Mentoring, Mentor, National Mentoring Month, Mentorship, Becoming a Mentor, Mentors, Mentoring Programs, New York News

The New Year has just begun, and it's not too late to add one more meaningful deed to your list of resolutions: mentoring a child in your community.

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Making A Difference: The World of Giving -- National Mentoring Month

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 03.26.2012

Read More: Boys and Girls Club of America, National Mentoring Month, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Mentoring, Life Coaching, Donating to Charity, Nonprofits, Teachers, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Making a Difference, Impact News

January is designated as National Mentoring Month. When I learned of this I began thinking about who the mentors were in my life.

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Mentoring: Giving Back to Those Women Who Have Given So Much

Deborah Frett | Posted 03.25.2012

Read More: Military Spouses, Mentors, Joining Forces, Michelle Obama Joining Forces, Women Veterans, Mentoring, Impact News

January is often the month when we take stock of our lives and realize that among our many goals and accomplishments, giving back sometimes takes a back seat. January is also National Mentoring Month.

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